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Put-in CO

Put In

Crystal - 01. Crystal Mill Falls to Crystal Gorge (CO)

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Gauge Conditions
Crystal River above Avalanche Crk, near Redstone, CO Downstream Primary
Runnable: 1,000.0 – 3,000.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Put In
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Put In is the entry point into the Crystal Gorge, marked by a technical and potentially hazardous start with tight boulder-choked channels that demand precise maneuvering. Paddlers must navigate a series of closely spaced rocks and potential hydraulics, requiring careful route selection and quick boat control to successfully enter the gorge without risking pin or collision.
Location

Other Rapids on This Run (1)

Take Out Rapid N/A
Take Out
3.0 mi
Type
Put-in
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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01. Crystal Mill Falls to Crystal Gorge
Crystal
III-IV(V) 2.8 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater